2000 NISSAN Micra 5 Doors 1.0L 16V 5MT FWD (60 HP)

Vehicle Overview

Nissan decided to introduce a final refresh for the Micra range in late 1999 for the 2000 model year, and besides the exterior upgrades, the drivetrains were also improved.

With the introduction of the Euro 3 emission standards in Europe, which became mandatory for all new cars starting in January 2001, the Japanese carmaker had to improve the Micra after the 1997 facelift.

Even though the biodesign era was closed to an end, the carmaker didn’t feel to completely abandoning the ideas. Thus, the two-leaf grille design with chromed surroundings adorned the car’s front fascia. Its headlights were slightly curved and featured amber turn-signals incorporated into the headlamps, while the bumper sported, as an option, a pair of reshaped, triangular foglamps that flanked the broad lower grille. From its profile, the small-sized Micra featured body-colored door mirrors, while the door handles were still black. A total of ten colors were available for the car. Last but not least, the carmaker installed light-alloy wheels for the sports trim level.

The interior could have been described as cozy, thanks to the small bucket seats at the front and the narrow bench in the rear. Even though the passengers could climb easier in the back, the elbow- and shoulder room was limited. Moreover, Nissan installed only two headrests on the split-folding (60/40) bench.

Under the hood, the carmaker installed a choice of two engines of 1.0- and 1.3-liter mated to a five-speed manual. For the bigger engine, Nissan also offered an option for a CVT (continuously variable transmission). It was the first time when such a gearbox could have been installed on a vehicle that featured ABS.